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As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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